Episode 32: American Psycho
This week, Gavia and Morgan discuss Mary Harron's 2000 cult classic American Psycho. Topics discussed include the book's checkered history, the film's depiction of violence, Christian Bale's beautiful shiny face, the film's relationship with Fight Club, and why having a woman director really does matter.
Links
"FILM REVIEW; Murderer! Fiend! (But Well Dressed)," Stephen Holden, The New York Times
"American Psycho: the story behind the film," Nisha Gopalan, The Guardian
"In Hindsight, an ‘American Psycho’ Looks a Lot Like Us," Dwight Garner, The New York Times
"Donald Trump, “American Psycho” muse: How the “Art of the Deal” elitist became a poor man’s Patrick Bateman — and now he’s a real threat," Rajeev Balasubramanyam, Salon